Musical Systems and Speculative Theory

Overview

Subject area

MUSIC

Catalog Number

728

Course Title

Musical Systems and Speculative Theory

Description

Analysis of the syntactical systems of two musical languages which have produced important work: tonality and the 12-tone system; construction by analogy of new musical systems which might be used as the foundations for new music. Use of electronic media and the computer.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule